Digi-Key Corporation and Souriau Ink Worldwide Distribution AgreementTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota and YORK, Pennsylvania - February 20, 2007 — Digi-Key Corporation and Souriau Connection Technology announced today the signing of a worldwide distribution agreement. One of the world’s fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key ships products to more than 140 countries. Souriau provides connection solutions, from industry standard connectors based on military or international specifications to complex interconnect systems for the aerospace, defense and harsh environment industrial markets. Digi-Key stocks a wide variety of Souriau circular and rectangular connectors, tools, accessories and contacts with these products featured in both its print and online catalogs and available directly from Digi-Key. This new distribution agreement will enable Digi-Key to fulfill both the design and production quantity needs of its diverse customer base. “This distribution agreement and the addition of Souriau to our supplier partner lineup extends Digi-Key’s offering of sealed connectors suitable for harsh environments,” said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO, “and I am certain these products will be of consequential interest and appeal for many of Digi-Key’s customers.” “We are excited about our new relationship with Digi-Key,” said Scott Roland, president of Souriau USA. “This addition will provide Souriau with exposure to many more customers through Digi-Key’s worldwide network and brand recognition. We are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship.” About Digi-Key CorporationOne of the world’s fastest growing distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. As a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, Digi-Key has been ranked #1 for Overall Performance for 15 consecutive years from among the nation’s more than 200 distributors (EE Times Distribution Study/ May 2006). Offering more than 850,000 products from over 330 quality name-brand manufacturers Digi-Key’s commitment to inventory is unparalleled. Access to the company’s broad product offering is available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week at Digi-Key’s top-rated Web site, www.digikey.com. About SouriauSouriau provides connection solutions, from standard connectors based on national or international specifications to complex interconnect systems for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. With approximately 1,650 employees worldwide, Souriau is ranked among the top four worldwide manufacturers in each of the market segments. Regionally, we have marketing, design and production capabilities to ensure the best support for our customers’ needs. Plant locations include York, PA; Santiago, Dominican Republic; Champagne and Marolles, France; Tokyo, Japan; and Kerala, India. Each business unit has full responsibility for design and production of its product lines, providing maximum customer reactivity and service levels. For more information, www.souriau.com. SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation CONTACT: Steven G. Tsukichi, VP/Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, 800-338-4105 x1001 (voice), steve.tsukichi@digikey.com; Rhonda Shaw, Marketing Coordinator, Souriau Connection Technology, 717-767-7963, Rshaw@souriau.com |
